Legal Associate

Requisition Number: 150916

Position Title: Legal Specialist II

External Description:

EA’s legal department is looking for a talented Senior Legal Associate (non-attorney) to work with our Legal Approvals team to provide support to our product, marketing and other business teams on intellectual property and legal clearance matters.

• Work with game development teams in conjunction with Counsel to vet game features, functionality, registration flows and content.
• Provide legal support for game development and marketing teams by leading regular check-in calls and meetings with key legal and business stakeholders.
• Review marketing materials (game trailers, websites, point of sale, packaging, etc.) for content clearance, messaging and disclosures.
• Prepare contest and other promotion rules, disclosures and notices.
• Perform trademark searches and other content clearance research.

Our next Senior Legal Associate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.  Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved program preferable, but not required.
• 5+ years prior experience at in-house legal department or law firm. Intellectual property experience a plus.
• Experience with technology and games a plus.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving ability; sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to issue-spot and ability to identify legal and business risk.
• Capable of effectively shifting priorities and adapting to the demands of a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to learn and grow in the role.
• Experience in Games Industry would be desirable.

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 103

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EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.